Legacy and Cornerstone
You are the Cornerstone!
The Cornerstone Society of SML Good Neighbors recognizes individuals, families, organizations, foundations, churches and others that have contributed at least $1,000 to the Annual Fund of SML Good Neighbors since the founding of the organization in 2007. Donors giving at least $10,000 are further recognized based on the total cumulative amount contributed.
● Diamond Donors = $100,000
● Platinum Donors = $75,000
● Gold Donors = $50,000
● Silver Donors = $25,000
● Bronze Donors = $10,000
Donors pledging to give $1,000 each year to the annual fund are members of the GRAND CLUB of the Cornerstone Society. Donors giving a Grand or more each year are recognized at an annual meeting and dinner to celebrate their support of the SML Good Neighbors children.
SML Good Neighbors is dependent on the generosity and compassion of donors. The summer and after-school educational enrichment programs for children from low-income families in Bedford and Franklin Counties are provided at no cost to families. Donors contributing to the support of these programs are investing in the future of these children.
THE CHILDREN'S LEGACY SOCIETY
Recognizing Major Gifts and Planned Giving
The Children’s Legacy Society recognizes donors making financial contributions to SML Good Neighbors that will provide continuous support for the children served by SML Good Neighbors well beyond our lifetimes.
These are Legacy gifts. These gifts are invested and become part of the SML Good Neighbors Endowment Fund. The endowment fund yields approximately a 5.0% return annually. A gift of $20,000 will, therefore, provide $1,000 per year indefinitely. Donors providing Major gifts or Planned gifts to the endowment fund are recognized in one of five categories:
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$100,000 - Diamond Donor
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$75,000 - Platinum Donor
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$50,000 - Gold Donor
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$25,000 - Silver Donor
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$10,000 - Bronze Donor
Donors contributing a Major Gift become members of the Visionary Circle of the Children’s Legacy Society and donors making a Planned Gift become members of the Investors Circle of the Children’s Legacy Society. Planned gifts may include making SML Good Neighbors the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, bequests in a Last Will and Testament, or a beneficiary in a Trust.
For information, advice and assistance please contact our office at:
540-585-4912
Members of the Children’s Legacy Society will be honored at an annual program and dinner, and kept up to date on all programs and activities.
Your legacy gift will provide educational, social and emotional enrichment programs for hundreds of children for many, many years. You will truly be leaving a legacy.